Watch Luka Modric’s Real Madrid highlights

Croatian won the Champions League with his club and reached the World Cup final with his country.

Luka Modric collected The Best FIFA Men’s Player 2018 award in London on Monday evening.

It was recognition of a stunning year for the 33-year-old, who played a key role in Real Madrid winning a third consecutive Champions League title while also inspiring Croatia to the World Cup final in the summer, where they lost to France.

Here is a collection demonstrating why he is so highly rated across the globe.